Category: NFL

Von Miller Leaves Snowy Denver Behind for Rams, Sunshine

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—The trade began to hit Von Miller as he toddled past the photo gallery of great moments that decorate the Denver Broncos headquarters. The featured shot is the one of him knocking the ball and, in effect, the Lombardi Trophy, from Cam Newton’s grasp five years and nine months ago. “Always have Super Bowl…


With Dak Down, Cooper Rush Passes Cowboys Past Vikings 20–16

MINNEAPOLIS—Cooper Rush’s first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline. With every opportunity to outlast the fill-in for the first-place team on the other side, Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings withered down the stretch. Rush subbed for the injured Prescott and…


White Steps In, Leads Jets to Wild 34–31 Win Over Bengals

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Mike White caught himself listening to the crowd for a moment during his first NFL start. The shouts of New York Jets fans echoed throughout MetLife Stadium, and the quarterback realized they were celebrating him. “At first, I kind of had to listen again,” White said with a smile after leading the Jets…


Titans RB Derrick Henry out Indefinitely, Foot Surgery Tuesday

NFL leading rusher Derrick Henry broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot and will undergo surgery on Tuesday. Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the Tennessee Titans are planning on life without Henry and are working out veteran free agents. Multiple media outlets also reported the Titans are signing Adrian Peterson to their practice squad with…


Phillips Pick-Six Propels Patriots Past Chargers 27–24

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Adrian Phillips has been gone from the Los Angeles Chargers for nearly two seasons. He got his greatest revenge against his former team on Sunday. The New England safety intercepted two passes and returned one for the go-ahead touchdown as the Patriots rallied for a 27–24 victory over the Chargers. “Everybody always wants to…


Saints Overcome Winston Injury, Top Buccaneers 36-27

NEW ORLEANS—When Saints quarterback Jameis Winston could no longer walk on his own, his New Orleans teammates rose up in dramatic fashion to knock off Tom Brady and the defending champs. P.J. Williams intercepted Brady and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 1:24 left, helping New Orleans seal an eventful but potentially costly…


Stafford Has 3 TD Passes as Rams Roll Past Texans 38-22

HOUSTON—Perhaps the most stressful part for Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay was wondering if maybe he took Matthew Stafford out a bit too soon in a rout of the Houston Texans. Stafford threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns in three quarters, and the Rams dominated the inept Texans in every way in a…


Packers Beat Cardinals 24–21 After Murray Throws Late INT

GLENDALE, Ariz.—Rasul Douglas was living the life of an NFL journeyman just a few weeks ago, bouncing between camps and practice squads. Finally, the Green Bay Packers liked what they saw. Now he’s a Thursday night hero for the league’s hottest team—at one of his former team’s expense. Douglas corralled an interception with 12 seconds…


Tom Brady’s Monumental Game Included Memorable Mementos

Tom Brady had one memento he wanted back from a fan in the stands and one he wanted to give his biggest little fan after his latest historic performance. Both of the Brady admirers left Raymond James Stadium happy and sporting swag on the day Brady led Tampa Bay’s 38-3 thrashing of the Chicago Bears…


Saints Capitalize on Seahawks’ Mistakes for 13–10 Win

SEATTLE—Alvin Kamara and Jameis Winston were the happy beneficiaries of the Seattle Seahawks’ many mistakes. Then it was rookie Brian Johnson’s turn to make sure the New Orleans Saints got the win they needed to keep pace in the NFC South. “In a game like this where things are close, things get a little a…